More than 300,000 Americans have died from overdoses involving opioids since 2000. President Donald J. Trump has mobilized his entire Administration to address opioid abuse by directing the declaration of a… more
In Vienna, countries recently met during the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs to tackle the world’s most pressing drug-control challenges. These include, as we in the United States know all too well, the great… more
When people are healthy, nations have a chance to prosper and develop. USAID supports health care systems that meet people’s needs for services at prices they can afford. more
Did you know tuberculosis (TB) kills more people than any other infectious disease? While this disease draws less attention than HIV or malaria, TB kills more people annually than either of those diseases… more
There are currently more than 300 million people around the world suffering from depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental illnesses. Though treatment is available, close to two-thirds of people… more
To mark World Health Day on April 7, Ambassador Deborah Birx reflects on how the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) helps create a more secure and prosperous world. more
Part five in USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators featuring Sharmila Anandasabapathy, who developed a ‘Lego-like’ solution for patient care. more
Part four in USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators featuring Rusty Low 's effort to empower students to help reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases. more
